Francis Ngannou will take on heavyweight rival Cyril Gane in a title defence that could be his final outing in the octagon at UFC 270.
The Cameroon star will make the first defence of his belt competing for the first time since his revenge victory over Stipe Miocic that earned him the strap back in March last year.
He will face a stern test of his heavyweight credentials when he is challenged by rising star Gane who is currently undefeated in the promotion.